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The world's richest man interviewed Donald Trump last evening. Elon Musk said beforehand, quote, "entertainment guaranteed." He had time to say that because the interview on X started 42 minutes late. The site once known as Twitter did a lot of traffic last evening as people asked what was happening. The owner of the site claimed without evidence that his site faced a cyberattack, although the real problem appeared to be technical issues, as had happened to Musk in a similar situation before. Anyway, he did talk with the Republican presidential candidate, and NPR's Bobby Allyn listened. Bobby, good morning.

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Fought in the United States between 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War is described as one of the darkest times in United States history. Brother fought against brother over several reasons, although primarily over the controversy of slavery in the United States. The states that remained loyal to the United States were known as the Union with the southern states that succeeded calling themselves the Confederate States of America. The conflict is the bloodiest and most costly war ever fought on American soil, changing the trajectory of the United States forever. These photos salvaged from the Civil War show what that time was really like.

Gruesome Civil War Photos Released From The Government Vault (Rare & Vintage Photos Of The Civil War)

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Various military ranks have been used over the years, and while some still exist, many have fallen into obscurity and disuse.

6 Forgotten Military Ranks That Nobody Uses Anymore

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

By Darrell Owens — I was split on whether gun deaths or traffic deaths are the biggest death cults in the United States, but I’ve decided it goes to cars. However neutered gun control is, it’s not a popular mandate in polling but rather a quirk in effective lobbying. Car deaths and automobile manufacturer deregulation are a completely different level of insanity. Unfortunately, car centrism is the popular mandate in that most Americans really don’t care about people being killed by cars, even if the victims are their own family members, and are seemingly resistant to taking the necessary systemic steps to save lives.

America’s Biggest Death Cult

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, he had a number of items in his pockets. They have since been preserved by the Library of Congress.

What Was Abraham Lincoln Carrying in His Pockets The Night of His Death?

For millions of TV fans around the world, and for what almost seems like as many years, I Love Lucy has provided hours of entertainment. With their comedic portrayals, the show's main stars, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo (TV's first interracial marriage; she was Irish; he was Cuban), and Vivian Vance and William Frawley as Ethel and Fred Mertz, the Ricardo's next-door neighbors, continue to bring joy.

The Behind-the-Scenes Feud Between Vivian Vance and William Frawley on TV's 'I Love Lucy'

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Treasure hunters have been obsessed with finding out what happened to the "lost" Confederate gold and money after the American Civil War.

A Train Left Virginia With Untold Amounts of Confederate Gold - It's Been Lost Since the Civil War

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A letter claiming President Jimmy Carter died is a hoax. It began spreading on social media on Tuesday.

Carter Center says reports of Jimmy Carter’s death are untrue

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Joe Moore, a former Army sniper turned FBI informant, shares how he infiltrated the KKK and helped foil a plot to assassinate then Sen. Barack Obama. Moore explains how hate groups are growing. His new book is 'White Robes and Broken Badges.'

An Informant Exposes The Inner Workings Of The Ku Klux Klan

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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If you’ve seen a large building made entirely out of concrete built sometime between the 1950s and 1970s, you’ve probably seen the style of architecture known as brutalism. People have a lot of feelings about these buildings. NPR interviewed people on the street in front of FBI headquarters...

Why brutalist buildings should stay, even if people think they're ugly

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Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Missouri and Arizona are the latest states that will allow voters to decide in November whether...

These states will vote on abortion in 2024. And, a mysterious ant takes over NYC

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

A group of road workers in Chartres, France made an incredible discovery one day, pulling a World War II-era light tank from the ground.

French Road Workers Dug Up A Gigantic WWII Relic In Chartres

Some states have recently passed laws establishing so-called buffer zones for police and other first responders. They set a minimum distance for members of the public to keep back. NPR's Martin Kaste reports that journalists are suing, saying the laws hamper the public's right to observe police. MARTIN KASTE, BYLINE:...

When police say 'stand back,' these states say how far

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

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A 4.4 magnitude quake jolts a wide region of Southern California

If you were anywhere in Los Angeles or the area during lunchtime yesterday, you likely felt a shake. At ESPN's LA studios, journalist Malika Andrews was...

A 4.4 magnitude quake jolts a wide region of Southern California

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